13 Responding to Listings

One reason craigslist has so many rabid fans is that it’s fast and easy to use. The search function is straightforward and uncomplicated, yet flexible enough to cover an entire section or to target a particular category. In this chapter, you’ll learn the fastest way to find what you want.

Locating What You Want

One way to find what you’re seeking is to browse the listings. With the exception of the personals section heading, you can click any section or category link (see Figure 13.1) to scan a list of recent posts (see Figure 13.2).

Figure 13.1 Clicking a section or category link will let you browse current listings.

Figure 13.2 Clicking the real estate for sale category displays titles for all current listings. ...

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